Request an Elder

An honorarium is to be provided to the Elder for each event/classroom session requested. We require two weeks' notice prior to the event.

• Opening / welcome — $100
• Presentation, class session — $250
• Full-day (event, class session, etc.) — $500
• Workshops / conference / symposium / keynote — negotiable

For external organizations, please contact Indigenous Education office directly.

Contact: Office of Indigenous Education, 250-828-5227 or ined@tru.ca.

If event has been cancelled or changed, please contact Office of Indigenous Education at ined@tru.ca.

Upon confirmation from Indigenous Education of the Elder who will attend this event and receipt of the necessary details, please fill out the honorarium form.

Please note:

Volunteer basis means no payment required. However, a small gift in-kind is appreciated. Small gifts can include coffee, tea, beverage, home-made small gifts, thank-you card, and other small gifts.

Traditionally a sage pouch is given to Thompson Rivers University Elders. They are given the sage pouch just before they speak. If you do not have a sage pouch, you can receive one to gift to the Elder by contacting the Office of Indigenous Education (ined@tru.ca or 250-828-5227).